Texas Labor Code

§ 505.051 — ADMINISTRATION; RULES; FORMS

LA § 505.051Title 5. WORKERS' COMPENSATION · Part C. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES · Ch. 505. WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR EMPLOYEES OF TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION · Art. C. ADMINISTRATION

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(a)The department shall administer this chapter.

(b)Process and procedure under this chapter shall be as summary as possible.

(c)The department may:

(1)adopt rules and prescribe and furnish forms necessary to effectively administer this chapter; and

(2)adopt and enforce necessary rules for the prevention of accidents and injuries.

Legislative history

Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.